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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.49, 24,170.98 and 14,452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.49, 24,170.98 and 14,452.91 is: 21,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.49 : 24,170.98 = 14,452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.49/24,170.98 = 14,452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.49x = 24,170.98 × 14,452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.49x = 349,340,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,340,998.55/16,221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.69

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